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1) Sunscreen with good UVA blockers like mexoryl, tinisorb or zinc oxide on a daily basis is an absolute must to avoid photodamage and blotchiness, especially if you're using other products that have an exfoliating effect and make your skin more sensitive to sun damage. Mexoryl is generally the best bet because it's extremely photostable, which means it doesn't break down in the presence of sunlight.
2) Don't wash your face more than twice (once if you can manage it), and don't use toners or harsh scrubs. Be extremely gentle with your skin. It's well established that inflammation and irritation ages cells by increasing DNA damage. Cetaphil is a good cleansing choice as many people have mentioned. My only qualm is it has sodium laureth sulfate, a pro-aging chemical. Unfortunately most skincare products, soaps and shampoos include SLS. I'm currently looking for a more natural alternative.
3) Eat well. Use common sense. Avoid anything that is processed, has added simple sugars, is burnt, fried, etc. These are all pro-aging agents. Buy things organic, especially fruits without thick skins because they absorb more pesticides. Minimize meat and dairy intake. Scientists are discovering that animal proteins, even white meats, are surprisingly enough also pro-aging. Go vegan if you can stomach it. Fish is good, but you have to be careful that it's high quality and doesn't have mecury. Also avoid farm-raised salmon because the farmers add chemicals to the water in which the fish grow. Increasing your antioxidant intake is probably a good idea, but there's actually little research to suggest it slows aging, even at extremely high doses.
4) Resveratrol has been shown in rats, which share most of our genes, to increase lifespan and slow aging by 20-40%. No human research yet, but we know that it has a very low toxicity even at extremely high levels. It can't hurt to pop a pill or two a day. It is extracted from a natural root called Japanese Knotweed. Also found in red wine but in a much less potent form than in capsules.
5) Retinoids, Ibedenone: Both have been proven to repair photodamage (sun damage), responsible for 80% of skin aging and damage. Some people find these compounds irritating, and work their way up by starting at smaller concentrations like .025%. Retin A microgel is also a gentler alternative to regular Retin A. Bit more expensive, though.
6) Don't use overpriced beauty products. I can't stress this enough. Stuff like Creme de la mer or whatever it's called are useless and probably do more harm than good. You might as well burn 500 dollars and breathe in the fumes. If you look at the ingredients, there's nothing special about them and they often include harsh additives. Almost anything store bought isn't going to do anything for your skin except keeping it clean. The stuff that has been scientically proven to work like retinoids require a prescription. Don't be fooled by over the counter products that use buzzwords like "retinol" and "collagen." Either these ingredients are present in such small forms that they do little good, or they can't even be readily absorbed by the skin. For example, collagen does nothing as a topical because its molecules are far too large to pass through skin cells.
7) Don't over-moisturize. There's no evidence to suggest that moisturizing past a bare minimum does any good. No point in overloading your skin with potentially harmful ingredients.
8) Don't get peels, laser treatment, facials unless absolutely necessary. Again irritation = pro-aging. Besides these treatments don't actually stimulate collagen and DNA repair like retinoids. They just strip off the outer layer of dead skin.
9) LED light treatment has a similar affect to retinoids without the irritation. Unfortunately, a light kit costs about $400.00. It's definitely a better alternative to Creme de la crap, though.
10) Sleep on your back to avoid developing sleep lines. Avoid downing fluids near bedtime because they increase eye puffiness that in turn stretches skin.
11) Vitamin C in concentrated form is a good topical that increases your skin's defense against UV damage. Best worn under sunscreen during the day or applied at night.
2) Don't wash your face more than twice (once if you can manage it), and don't use toners or harsh scrubs. Be extremely gentle with your skin. It's well established that inflammation and irritation ages cells by increasing DNA damage. Cetaphil is a good cleansing choice as many people have mentioned. My only qualm is it has sodium laureth sulfate, a pro-aging chemical. Unfortunately most skincare products, soaps and shampoos include SLS. I'm currently looking for a more natural alternative.
3) Eat well. Use common sense. Avoid anything that is processed, has added simple sugars, is burnt, fried, etc. These are all pro-aging agents. Buy things organic, especially fruits without thick skins because they absorb more pesticides. Minimize meat and dairy intake. Scientists are discovering that animal proteins, even white meats, are surprisingly enough also pro-aging. Go vegan if you can stomach it. Fish is good, but you have to be careful that it's high quality and doesn't have mecury. Also avoid farm-raised salmon because the farmers add chemicals to the water in which the fish grow. Increasing your antioxidant intake is probably a good idea, but there's actually little research to suggest it slows aging, even at extremely high doses.
4) Resveratrol has been shown in rats, which share most of our genes, to increase lifespan and slow aging by 20-40%. No human research yet, but we know that it has a very low toxicity even at extremely high levels. It can't hurt to pop a pill or two a day. It is extracted from a natural root called Japanese Knotweed. Also found in red wine but in a much less potent form than in capsules.
5) Retinoids, Ibedenone: Both have been proven to repair photodamage (sun damage), responsible for 80% of skin aging and damage. Some people find these compounds irritating, and work their way up by starting at smaller concentrations like .025%. Retin A microgel is also a gentler alternative to regular Retin A. Bit more expensive, though.
6) Don't use overpriced beauty products. I can't stress this enough. Stuff like Creme de la mer or whatever it's called are useless and probably do more harm than good. You might as well burn 500 dollars and breathe in the fumes. If you look at the ingredients, there's nothing special about them and they often include harsh additives. Almost anything store bought isn't going to do anything for your skin except keeping it clean. The stuff that has been scientically proven to work like retinoids require a prescription. Don't be fooled by over the counter products that use buzzwords like "retinol" and "collagen." Either these ingredients are present in such small forms that they do little good, or they can't even be readily absorbed by the skin. For example, collagen does nothing as a topical because its molecules are far too large to pass through skin cells.
7) Don't over-moisturize. There's no evidence to suggest that moisturizing past a bare minimum does any good. No point in overloading your skin with potentially harmful ingredients.
8) Don't get peels, laser treatment, facials unless absolutely necessary. Again irritation = pro-aging. Besides these treatments don't actually stimulate collagen and DNA repair like retinoids. They just strip off the outer layer of dead skin.
9) LED light treatment has a similar affect to retinoids without the irritation. Unfortunately, a light kit costs about $400.00. It's definitely a better alternative to Creme de la crap, though.
10) Sleep on your back to avoid developing sleep lines. Avoid downing fluids near bedtime because they increase eye puffiness that in turn stretches skin.
11) Vitamin C in concentrated form is a good topical that increases your skin's defense against UV damage. Best worn under sunscreen during the day or applied at night.
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thank you for posting this!! i too have pale combination skin, and the pores on my nose always look dirty 
. i'm really excited about trying this product!
